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Accounts Assistant

Job Posted: 22 days ago

Salary: £ 24,785 - 25,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Kingston Upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire

Expire in: 5 days

Job Description

Accounts Assistant

Hull City Centre
£25,000 per annum
Monday to Friday | 09:00 - 17:30

Our client is a well-established provider of legal and financial services with multiple offices across the region. They are known for delivering professional, client-focused support and are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team in Hull city centre.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with legal accounts or cashiering experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced and detail-oriented environment.

The Role

The Accounts Assistant - Client will support the day-to-day financial operations of the business, with a strong focus on client account transactions and compliance with SRA Accounts Rules.

Key Responsibilities

Client Accounts

Processing client receipts, payments, and transfers accurately
Maintaining and updating client ledgers and matter accounts
Reconciling client balances and assisting with regular account reconciliations
Ensuring all client funds are allocated correctly and in line with regulations

Financial Processing

Posting banking transactions to both office and client accounts
Processing electronic payments including BACS, CHAPS, and Faster Payments
Supporting billing processes, disbursements, and expense handling
Investigating and resolving account discrepancies

Compliance & Controls

Supporting compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and internal procedures
Assisting with audit preparation and audit queries
Monitoring residual and aged client balances
Maintaining accurate records for regulatory purposes

General Support

Filing and maintaining finance documentation
Liaising with internal departments regarding balances and billing queries
Supporting month-end and year-end finance processes
Assisting with additional finance administration tasks as required

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

Previous experience within legal accounts or legal cashiering
Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail
Understanding of SRA Accounts Rules, or the ability to learn quickly
Experience using accounting or legal finance software

Desirable

AAT qualification or currently studying towards AAT
Previous experience within a law firm finance department
Knowledge of client money handling procedures
Experience with reconciliations and ledger management

What's on Offer

Salary of £25,000
Central Hull location
Monday to Friday working hours
Supportive and professional working environmentIf you are interested in the above role please, send your cv and a cover letter to (url removed)

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